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Rainy Day People original guitar chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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1975•Country•278 views•
5.0 (1)
Key: C major•
Intro 1
C6
C6

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Dm/C
Dm/C

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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F/C
F/C

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C
C

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Verse 1
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Rainy day people
Dm7
Dm7

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always seem to know when it's time to call
F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day people don't talk
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Dm
Dm

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Em
Em

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They just listen till they've heard it all
F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day lovers don't lie

when they tell you
F
F

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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C7
C7

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They've been down like you
F
F

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G7
G7

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Rainy day people don't mind
F
F

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Dm/C
Dm/C

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C
C

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if you're cryin' a tear or two
Verse 2
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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If you get lonely,
Dm7
Dm7

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all you really need is that rainy day love
F
F

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G
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Rainy day people all know there's no sorrow
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Dm
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Em
Em

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They can't rise above
F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day lovers don't love any others
F
F

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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C7
C7

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That would not be kind
F
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G
G

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Rainy day people all know how it hangs
F
F

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On their peace of mind
Solo 1
C
C

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F

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C/E
C/E

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Dm7
Dm7

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Dm7
Dm7

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F
F

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G
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C
C

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Dm
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Em
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Bridge 1
F
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Rainy day lovers don't lie

when they tell you
F
F

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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C7
C7

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They've been down there, too
F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day people don't mind
F
F

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Dm/C
Dm/C

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C
C

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if you're cryin' a tear or two
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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F/C
F/C

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C
C

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Verse 3
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Rainy day people always seem to know
Dm7
Dm7

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When you're feelin' blue
F
F

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High stepping strutters
G
G

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who land in the gutters
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Dm
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Em
Em

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Sometimes need one, too
F
F

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Take it or leave it
G
G

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or try to believe it
F
F

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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C7
C7

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If you've been down too long,
F
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G
G

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Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside,
F
F

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C
C

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they just pass it on
Cadd9
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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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C7
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F
F

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G
G

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Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside,
F
F

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C
C

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they just pass it on

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C6

  • Dm/C

  • C

  • Cmaj7

  • F/C

  • Dm7

  • F

  • G

  • Dm

  • Em

  • C7

  • G7

  • C/E

  • Cadd9

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rainy Day People by Gordon Lightfoot is C major.

The primary chords used in Rainy Day People are C, Dm, F, G, Em, Cmaj7.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Dm, F, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Rainy Day People is approximately 110 beats per minute.

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